Recent research suggests that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing several different cancers than older generations, but could the key to prevention lie in our morning routines? An encouraging new study suggests that performing the bare minimum of daily oral maintenance, i.e., regularly brushing and flossing your teeth, could drastically reduce your risk … Read more
It turns out that wealth may not buy good health. A new, large study out of Finland suggests that people with good jobs have a greater genetic risk for cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers. These findings challenge the long-held belief that people struggling with poverty are more likely to have higher rates of cancer. … Read more
Rich people are genetically at greater risk of cancer than the poor, new research has revealed. The new study — conducted at the University of Helsinki in Finland — examined the relationship between socio-economic status, or SES, and an array of diseases. Those privileged to enjoy elevated SES, the findings suggested, are also at a heightened genetic … Read more
A new study indicates that women who drink more than eight alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of developing heart disease than those who drink less. Those who binge drink take even more risks with their heart health, the study indicated. The American College of Cardiology’s study aimed to identify links between alcohol … Read more
Staying up late might be unwise — new research finds that night owls are more prone to developing a common heart condition compared to early birds. Atherosclerosis — the hardening and narrowing of arteries, which can lead to angina, blood clots, heart attack, or stroke — is almost twice as common in night owls, according … Read more
This report may not be the breath of fresh air climate experts hoped. Air pollution reduces the average life expectancy globally by 2.3 years, making it the “greatest external threat to human life expectancy,” according to the annual Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report published Tuesday. Researchers from the Energy Policy Institute at the University … Read more
A rising number of women are succumbing to alcohol-related deaths, a new study published in JAMA Network on July 28 found. While males historically have been more than twice as likely to die from alcohol-related conditions than females, the gap appears to be narrowing. Researchers from Hofstra University in New York, Harvard Medical School and the University … Read more
Robert Downey Jr. says he’s “never witnessed a greater sacrifice by a lead actor” than his “Oppenheimer” co-star Cillian Murphy. Murphy stars as J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, in the Christopher Nolan-directed three-hour blockbuster. The film looks back at the development of the bomb, which was later dropped on both Hiroshima and … Read more
If you struggle to feel rested after sleep, you may benefit from this shuteye accessory. Wearing an eye mask to sleep will help you feel more alert the next day, according to a study published in the journal Sleep. Researchers found that the simple hack of blocking out as much light as possible will boost … Read more
If they haven’t quit yet, it’s likely they will soon. The term “Great Resignation” was first coined in the spring of 2021 as a record number of Americans voluntarily left jobs. And the trend shows no sign of abating, especially with the younger generation. A recent study from Lever found that 65% of Gen Zers … Read more
Despite displaying signs of poorer cognitive performance, older adults tend to have greater mental well-being compared to younger adults, according to a new study. A study published this month in Psychology and Aging by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine indicates that adults over 60 showed greater mental well-being but worse cognitive performance … Read more